Chief of Housing Carlos M. Gomez joined the New York City Police Department in July 1984, and began his career on patrol in the 103 Precinct. He was promoted to Sergeant in April 1989; Lieutenant in July 1996: Captain in August 1998; Deputy Inspector in September 2000; Inspector in December 2002; Deputy Chief in February 2007; and Assistant Chief in March 2010. He has served in the 101, 102, 103, 106 and 115 Precincts, as well as the Management Information Systems Division, Patrol Borough Queens North (PBQN), the Applicant Processing Division and the Street Crime Unit.

Chief Gomez recently served as the Commanding Officer of Patrol Borough Bronx and as the PBQN Adjutant. He has also commanded the Management Information Systems Division and the 90 and 106 Precincts. He served as Executive Officer of Patrol Borough Queens North, as well as the 101, 102 and 103 Precincts.

Chief Gomez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York.